Utah Code 64-9b-5. Intent of Legislature
Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
It is the legislative intent, and inmates are encouraged, to use their personal earnings from jobs created under this chapter for the following:
(1) for restitution to the victims of the inmate‘s criminal offense, where applicable;
Terms Used In Utah Code 64-9b-5
- Department: means the Department of Corrections. See Utah Code 64-9b-2
- Inmate: means any man or woman who is under the jurisdiction of the department and who is assigned to the Utah state prison or to a county jail. See Utah Code 64-9b-2
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(2) for support of the inmate’s family, where applicable;
(3) for the inmate’s personal use; and
(4) for reimbursement of security, operational, and other costs incurred by the Utah Correctional Industries Division of the department in administering these projects.